Zina Jarrahi Cinker

Zina Jarrahi Cinker

Dr. Zina Jarrahi Cinker is a globally renowned Exponential Technology strategist, condensed matter physicist, MATTERVerse thought leader & Deep Science advocate. She serves as the Director General of MATTER, an international think tank of 30 country chapters, Chief Creator of the leading international event for Frontier Tech for the future – PUZZLE X Barcelona, and Chief Creator of XPANSE – a new strategic initiative and global forum in partnership with the Sovereign Fund of Abu Dhabi, ADQ. XPANSE 2024 brought together 2,500 of the world’s brightest minds, technology trailblazers, Nobel Laureates, industry leaders, CEOs, ministers, and scientists to set the horizons of exponential technologies, such as quantum, neuromorphic computing, next-gen materials, AGI, genomics, space habitat, reality clones, Future G, fusion energy, brain-machine interfaces, and more.

Dr. Cinker received a Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Ultrafast Spectroscopy from Vanderbilt University and has spent the past decade helping the materialization of deep science into technologies with broader impact. She previously served as the Executive Director of the U.S. National Graphene Association, the main organization, and body in North America with over 5,000 international members and organizations.

 

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